Western civilization shapes the content of my films, provides me with subjects that haven't been used before.

Christianity is the very root and foundation of Western civilization.

Overall, it seems that we have to accept that Western civilization will decline. It is, essentially, inevitable.

I have been obsequious toward Western civilization, exaggerating its merits and, at the same time, exaggerating my own merits.

(When asked what he thought of Western civilization): 'I think it would be a good idea.

It's just a show. It's not the end of Western Civilization. It's chewing gum.